Bryce Harper's 13-year, $330 million contract with Philadelphia Phillies is largest in history of major North American sports. His deal has a full no-trade clause and no opt-outs — signs that he intends to spend the rest of his career in Philadelphia.
Bryce Harper ends his seven-year tenure with the Nationals. By Dave Sheinin and Dave Sheinin National baseball writer Email Bio Follow Chelsea Janes Chelsea Janes Reporter covering the Washington Nationals Email Bio Follow February 28 at 3:34 PM This story will be updated.
Harper’s deal with one of the Nationals’ biggest rivals surpassed Giancarlo Stanton’s 2014 extension with the Miami Marlins, a 13-year $325-million deal, as the largest contract in the history of major North American sports. But agent Scott Boras fell short of making Harper the highest-paid player by annual salary in the game.
In recent weeks, the lack of a deal, despite the Phillies’ obvious interest and considerable resources, led to widespread speculation Harper did not want to play in Philadelphia and preferred a West Coast destination, closer to his Las Vegas home. But not only did Harper ultimately choose the Phillies, with a contract that won’t end until 2032, he also agreed to a deal with a full no-trade clause and no opt-outs — signs that he intends to spend the rest of his career with the team.
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